International • 2 mins read
We are all deeply saddened and distressed by the unfolding humanitarian situation and our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine and all those affected. At UKAS we believe in the need for democratic cooperation and respectful partnerships to build mutual recognition across borders. We join with our partners in EA, ILAC and IAF to convey our support to our colleagues from the National Accreditation Agency of Ukraine (NAAU). We back all efforts undertaken by the international community to protect people and reach a solution restoring security and compliance with international law.
All UKAS accredited bodies are reminded to monitor relevant sanctions imposed by the UK Government
The following letter has been emailed to all UKAS accredited bodies:
Dear Sir/Madam,
You are without doubt monitoring the ongoing situation in Ukraine and its impact upon your people, activities, and customers. For that same reason, we are contacting you regarding the expanding range of international sanctions placed upon Russia and Belarus and its impact on UKAS accreditation.
At UKAS we believe in the need for democratic cooperation and respectful partnerships to build mutual recognition across borders. We join with our partners in EA, ILAC and IAF to convey our support to our colleagues from the National Accreditation Agency of Ukraine (NAAU). We back all efforts undertaken by the international community to protect people and reach a solution restoring security and compliance with international law.
Consequently, UKAS requires that all its accredited conformity assessment bodies operate in full compliance with relevant sanctions imposed by the UK Government.
It is our expectation that you will take appropriate and timely action to ensure that you are operating in full compliance with relevant sanctions and ensure no UKAS accredited conformity assessment activities are provided to persons or bodies covered by relevant sanctions.
We appreciate that this is an emerging situation, and the sanctions (from multiple jurisdictions) are evolving. Hence, this will require careful ongoing review and consideration, on your behalf, to ensure compliance whilst also avoiding non-sanctioned persons or bodies from being unduly affected.
To find more about UK Government sanctions please visit:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list#full-publication-update-history
If you have any queries relating to accreditation matters, please contact your Assessment Manager at the earliest opportunity.
Yours faithfully
Paul Greenwood